Medical Laboratory Technologists Iii, Job Group Cpsb 11 (28 Posts)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.

• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB);

• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board; and • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for Diploma holders. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior and experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail –• decontaminating working benches, receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens;

• preparing clients for collection of specimens, receiving, collecting, labeling and registering of specimens;

• disaggregating specimens for processing and analyses, preparing reagents;

• examining specimens, writing and recording of results; dispatching the results for use in clinical management;

• preparing stains;

• performing blood grouping;

• issuing blood and blood products to peripheral health facilities; and

• Storing blood products according to their requirements.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Diploma, Associate's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 12 months

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)